Music of Mannheim Steamroller concert Thursday through Saturday
Published 9:15 am Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Local musicians will present “The Music of Mannheim Steamroller” at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday at the Lighthouse Event Center, 638 Marshall St.
Tickets are available at Tone Music for $10 or at the door for $12.
Musicians participating will be Brock Besse on multiple instruments; Holly Dalager on oboe; Lilah Aas on keyboard; Merle Krause on drums; and Jamie Kyllo on bass.
Mannheim Steamroller is a musical group that began recording in 1975, with its first Christmas CD in 1984. Founder Chip Davis created a unique sound that blends Renaissance instruments and Baroque stylings with synthesizers and rock beats.
Besse, who has played with Chip Davis, has brought together area musicians to play the Music of Mannheim Steamroller. He has created the tracks that provide the background for the live musicians.